LAN Board Adopts Statement Against Bigotry and Violence

December 21, 2016

At the December meeting, the Board adopted the following statement: "The Literacy Action Network stands by our students, colleagues, friends and volunteers who are facing oppression and/or discrimination. As an organization we denounce such behavior as at odds with our standing concern for health, safety and happiness of our diverse society. Adult basic education has a long history of fighting for social justice, and we continue our commitment to democratic and egalitarian values."